A Few Simple Rules for Being Bookish Best Friends

Among Mindy Kaling’s many observations about modern life, you’ll find thoughts about family, rules for friendship and dating, and even reflections on the books she loves to read. In this giveaway sponsored by Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns), we asked you to share your rules for your bookish best friends.

As we waded through your responses, we noticed that there are 4 pretty firm rules that most everyone can agree on:

Rule #1: NO SPOILERS – In some cases, failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the friendship.

Rule #2: SHARE – People take this one as seriously as Rule #1. It’s not about sharing the book, necessarily, but people want their friends to talk about what they’re reading. They want recommendations. And, in most cases, they want borrowing rights.

Rule #3: DON’T JUDGE – Taste, even taste in books, is subjective. Be respectful of that, and everyone should get along just fine.